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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  12. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  13. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  14. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  17. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  18. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  19. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  20. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
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